I saved another "healthier" food alternative video from one of my favorite Instagram influencers. My feed is now littered with "better" choices when feeding my children — "better" and sometimes very financially impractical. We often hear the debate that...
In the past year, the canned mocktail market has really exploded. Some are just more sophisticated juices, while others have herbal blends to evoke good vibes and relaxation, otherwise known as "social tonics." I didn’t realize how many there...
Nothing says fall more than the first pumpkin spice latte of the season — especially in Jacksonville, because you know the weather isn’t quite screaming, "It's fall, y'all!" just yet. I am welcoming the cooler temperatures with open arms...
Jacksonville Mom · Finding Balance Between Food & Fitness - Jacksonville Mom
Keto is the answer! No, wait, veganism is the answer! No... it’s paleo, or massive amounts of cardio, or collagen powder, or green juice, or pink drink, or......
If you would have told 21-year-old me that I'd be here writing a blog post on family-friendly breweries (ew, beer) for a local mom's website, I would have laughed in your face. But alas, here we are and I'm...
A few months ago, my 11-year-old son asked me if we could go to GNC on a Tuesday after school. I thought to myself, that’s very specific. It had to be a Tuesday. Come to find out, that’s when...
It's a rainy Friday night, and I'm debating even going to this new spot because, let me be honest and say, I look for any reason to cancel most late-night plans — and by late night, I mean the...
There are two things that husbands should never ask their wives: "How much did those jeans cost?" and "What happened to the last piece of pie?" Because chances are, both answers will contain a lie.
Needless to say, pie is...
Let's talk gluten! Literally millions of Americans suffer from gluten sensitivity, which can result in digestive symptoms and overall discomfort. But going gluten-free doesn't mean you never get to enjoy a carb again. Whether making the choice due to...
We’re at the peak of citrus season here in Florida, which means lemons, oranges, limes, and other citrus fruits are in abundance.
If you’re fortunate enough to nurture a citrus tree — or have a friend or neighbor who does...
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Jacksonville Mom · Wine Not
Wine can be intimidating — both to select and to discuss. We’ve all heard, at one time or another, people chatting about grape varieties, special vintages, hints of tobacco, and...
Have you ever tried a new recipe, and had it be... well, awful? Like mind-numbingly bad? So bad that you knew it couldn’t have been anything you did, the recipe was either put together by someone who was clearly...